‘He taught the Bible every Sunday from World War II to COVID’

If the U.S. Supreme Court prohibits public displays of the Ten Commandments nationwide, all heck may break loose. Religious conservatives predict the resulting furor would be greater than the reaction when a California court ruled “under God” did not belong…

By Robert Marus The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court waded cautiously March 2 into one of the nation's most controversial issues: Whether, and how, governmental displays of the Ten Commandments can ever be constitutional. Hearing oral arguments in two…

Contributions from Virginia Baptists for the Indian relief project through March 1 with the following designations: • Southern Baptist Convention (IMB): $57,972.82* • Baptist World Alliance (BWAid): $17,507.36 • Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: $53,742.42 • Virginia Baptist Mission Board: $102,610.45 (Children's…

By Kevin Meadows ‘Thank you Uncle, thank you Aunty,” came the oft repeated reply from the beautiful faces of the Indian school children who received a new toothbrush, an inexpensive ballpoint pen and a fresh, No. 2 pencil. Before heading…

First Baptist Church in Alexandria led churches affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia last year in contributions to the Cooperative Program. Rounding out the top 10 churches in total CP gifts were Bon Air Baptist Church in Richmond,…

STAFF CHANGES • Russell Fail, resigning as pastor of Pine Grove Church, Petersburg. • Shea Shrader, to Harman Memorial Church, Maxie, as interim pastor. RETIREMENT • Herman C. Absher has announced plans to retire as pastor of Mount Tabor Church,…

Two Virginia Baptists were among six people inducted into the Mainstream Baptist Network Hall of Fame during its meeting Feb. 25-26 in Atlanta. The inclusion recognizes those who “championed and maintained Baptist heritage and principles in time of conflict.” The…